Headed home for the last time...

DSWarmack · May 2011

I regret to inform you gentlemen that I am leaving my duty in Qatar. I will be handing over the reigns of the DCCC to Bip (Morgan) in the next two weeks. I will still be running controlling fundraisers, and raising money for the DCCC and trying to get it turned into a legit not for profit. I will not be running anywhere for a while, I have a tear in my ankle and they are sending me home for surgery. I have debated with the decision to stay and risk more and permanent damage, or go home earlier than I wanted to. I have come to the conclusion that staying here is in no way, shape, or form good for my ankle. If I stayed I'd be on crutches for the next 5.5 months and that is inconceivable. A cane doesn't mitigate enough weight. My wife doesn't understand why it took me so long to debate the decision. The number one reason I made the decision was my health. A close #2 was the fact that my 1SG decided he wanted to question my integrity and lump me in with the @ssholes who are TRYING to get out of this deployment using bogus medical excuses. Unfortunately mine is legitimate. This does mean I will get to start another DCCC chapter though (just looking for that silver lining)!

skweekz · May 2011

That sucks about your ankle, but look at the bright side...at least you'll be going home to be with your family!

MTuccelli · May 2011

I see 1st shirts haven't changed through the years, always thinking everybody is a lazy gold diggin s.o.b. You are doing the right thing RC get it fixed now before it causes you real problems. Besides you have done your time there with honor so go home get it fixed and recuperate with that lovely family of yours.

drpepperdude · May 2011

JCizzle · May 2011

Get home and get healthy, that's the important thing. It was a pleasure to meet and smoke with you on this side of the pond and I look forward to doing so stateside as well.

RCCCigar · May 2011

We ALMOST got to meet. Maybe we will be able to actually meet sometime. Thanks for all of the advice and I'm sorry to hear that you have to leave! Take care!

Amos Umwhat · May 2011

Very sorry to hear about your injury, but you're doing the right thing. Friend of mine decided to "tough it out", run on that ankle of his, many years ago. Gets "a check", but can't walk much. Just not worth it. Maybe your First Sergeant is just disappointed to lose a good man. Or, maybe he's just an ***. Either way, thanks to you for your service!

fla-gypsy · May 2011

I hate to hear about your injury. I will pray for you bro. You have to do the right thing for you and your family and get it fixed now.

stephen_hannibal · May 2011

ENFIDL · May 2011

That sucks brother but f what the first sgt thinks, you are making the best decision for you and if you don't nobody will and he made that quite obvious. So don't worry about it, good luck with the surgery and keep us updated on how you're doing.

beatnic · May 2011

You can't rock kids on your knees when your ankle doesn't work. Good luck!

wwhwang · May 2011

Hey DS. Sorry to hear about the ankle, but you have to do what's best for you. Better to go home and get surgery done than to spend around 6 months on crutches or a wheelchair just to make Top happy. I'll be praying for you. Hope you get well soon.

laker1963 · May 2011

Hope everything works out for you.

DSWarmack · May 2011

lilwing88 · May 2011

RCY Cigars · May 2011

My friend, take care of your self, stay in contact. And you already know the deal with me. Will see you soon.

YankeeMan · May 2011

Take care of yourself and your family first! Thanks for your service and stay safe.

boydmcgowan · May 2011

Amos Umwhat:
Very sorry to hear about your injury, but you're doing the right thing. Friend of mine decided to "tough it out", run on that ankle of his, many years ago. Gets "a check", but can't walk much. Just not worth it. Maybe your First Sergeant is just disappointed to lose a good man. Or, maybe he's just an ***. Either way, thanks to you for your service!

Couldn't have said it better. Remember Man, sometimes you need to take care of yourself before you can take care of everyone else to the best of your ability. So get well brother and enjoy spending the time with your family, especially the new twins.

PuroFreak · May 2011

I'm sorry to hear about the health problems and I'm very sorry you are having to leave under circumstances you aren't happy with. I am however glad you're putting your health first and will be back with your family soon. Have a safe trip home and thank you for your service! It means more to many of us than you know.

The Sniper · May 2011

Russ55 · May 2011

As long as you know the right of it, that's all that matters. There are people out there that are so close minded that they're going to think what they're going to think no matter what. You can't change that. Thanks for your service, glad your coming home.